Nahuatl Butterfly Petroglyph
Image: Mariel Corona (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common NameNahuatl Butterfly Petroglyph
Scientific NameN/A
FamilyN/A
SubfamilyN/A
Wingspan (mm)N/A
Primary Colorslight grey, beige
HabitatN/A
Geographic RangeN/A
Host PlantsN/A
Flight PeriodN/A
Lifecycle NotesN/A
Identification TipsN/A
Description
This image shows a stone petroglyph, or ancient carving, of a stylized butterfly, known as 'papálotl' in Nahuatl. It is associated with the Aztec god Xochipilli and is exhibited at the Museo Arqueológico de Xochimilco in Mexico City.
